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Kirby Oldham, Lincoln Countyâ€™s 2009 Principal of the Year, went into a career in education for one reason â€” he liked children. â€œI like the spontaneity of them, the excitement they have for everything, how much they appreciate the things we do and the things we say to them,â€ Oldham…

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John Masiello of Denver is in the process of building an energy-efficient house, but his focus on being â€œgreenâ€ isnâ€™t environmental.. â€œI believe it will keep peopleâ€™s wallets green,â€ he said of homes like his. The house is located on a country road in Lincolnton, and everything from its materials…

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It may be weeks away from Thanksgiving, but the Lincolnton Flea Market is already hoping to help you prepare for the Christmas season. The Second Annual Christmas Craft Show will take place 9 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Lincolnton Flea Market, located at 610 Wilma Sigmon Road. â€œYou can find…

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When Pumpkin Center Elementary School split into Pumpkin Center Primary and Pumpkin Center Intermediate, the latter lost its walking track. Members of Pumpkin Center Intermediateâ€™s Parent Teacher Organization are now attempting to raise more than $10,000 to get a track of their own. â€œWe are now third, fourth and fifth…

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The Extension Community Association has two workshops planned to put participants in the holiday spirit. The first teaches German paper cutting. It will take place at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 23 at the Citizens Center. The cost is $3 and includes all supplies except sharp cuticle scissors. Those in the class…

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Contact intensive surveillance officers Ted Overcash at (704) 732-2229 or David Carpenter at (704) 732-4784 or the Crime Stoppers hotline at (704) 736-8909 if you have information on the following criminal suspects. n James Bogan Wanted by the North Carolina Department of Correction on charges of possession of cocaine. Male,…

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An award-winning chef is coming to Denver to talk about how bread has been instrumental in his life. Peter Reinhartâ€™s newest book, Peter Reinhartâ€™s Artisan Breads Every Day, published by Ten Speed Press, came out Oct. 28. The book offers various recipes for breads, such as pizza dough and sandwich…

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REUNION The Fred T. Foard Class of 1969 will hold its 40th reunion Jan. 16, 2009. For more information, call Trudy Smith Hoyle at (704) 276-3233. FISH FRY The East Lincoln High School Band will hold a chicken and fish fry from 4-8 p.m. Thursday in the high school cafeteria.…